Enrollment
150
Elementary
DISTRICT 122 · STATE 272
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·GILTNER PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 317101001007
GILTNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
#2 WEST 6TH RD, GILTNER, NE 68841 · (402) 849-2238 · Hamilton County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL150 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
14.1:1
11 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.3:1 · STATE 21.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
26%
39 students
DISTRICT 28% · STATE 37%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 28 | 19% |
| Kindergarten | 13 | 9% |
| Grade 1 | 18 | 12% |
| Grade 2 | 19 | 13% |
| Grade 3 | 22 | 15% |
| Grade 4 | 17 | 11% |
| Grade 5 | 19 | 13% |
| Grade 6 | 14 | 9% |
This year's kindergarten class (13) is 7% smaller than its 6th grade class (14).
Student demographics
6%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 9% · STATE 57% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
GILTNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL→GILTNER HIGH SCHOOL
Based on grade levels within GILTNER PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
NSCAS 2024-25 . % On Track + AdvancedEnglish Language Arts
61.5%
NE avg 57.6%
What this means: On the NSCAS, Nebraska's statewide test, about 62 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level. The Nebraska average is about 58 of 100.
Source: NSCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Schools most like GILTNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GILTNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL this school | 150 | 26.0% | N/A |
| BASSETT GRADE SCHOOL BASSETT | 138 | 27.5% | N/A |
| BURWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BURWELL | 152 | 23.7% | 72.4% |
| DILLER-ODELL ELEM SCHOOL DILLER | 137 | 28.5% | 57.4% |
| ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT BRAINARD BRAINARD | 124 | 26.6% | 62.3% |
| ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT JOHNSON JOHNSON | 167 | 23.4% | 72.6% |
Matched among Nebraska elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where GILTNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 61.5% | #196 of 438 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 150 | #433 of 587 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 26.0% | #247 of 359 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
150
+20 (+15%) vs 2020
+55% since 1990-91, when it was 97
Student : Teacher
14.1:1
was 13.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 150 | 10.7 | 14.1:1 | 26% (39) |
| 2023-24 | 147 | 10.7 | 13.8:1 | 43% (63) |
| 2022-23 | 152 | 11.1 | 13.6:1 | 34% (51) |
| 2020-21 | 130 | 10 | 13.0:1 | 23% (30) |
| 2017-18 | 91 | 9.1 | 10.0:1 | 30% (27) |
| 2015-16 | 92 | 9 | 10.2:1 | 35% (32) |
| 2010-11 | 91 | 8 | 11.4:1 | 37% (34) |
| 2000-01 | 108 | 8 | 13.5:1 | 33% (36) |
| 1990-91 | 97 | 8 | 12.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for GILTNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
Since 2017-18: students up 65% (91 to 150); teachers up 17% (9.1 to 10.7).
About GILTNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
GILTNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a small elementary school serving families in GILTNER, Nebraska. It enrolled 150 students in pre-K through 6 for the 2024-25 school year. Enrollment is 45% lower than the average for elementary schools in Nebraska, which is about 272.
Federal data list 2 schools in GILTNER PUBLIC SCHOOLS, with 243 students enrolled.
About 97% of the student body at GILTNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is White. Smaller groups are 3% Hispanic. Pick two students at random and there is a 6% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
Its teaching staff equals 10.7 full-time positions, a ratio of 14.1:1. That is lower than the 21.0:1 average for elementary schools in Nebraska. Free and reduced-price lunch eligibility, a common measure of family income, is 26%. That tracks the 28% average for public schools in Hamilton County.
Census Bureau estimates for Hamilton County show that the median household income is $83,994, 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 4% of people live in poverty. GILTNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one of 8 public schools in the county.
The school nearest to GILTNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is GILTNER HIGH SCHOOL, at a distance of less than a tenth of a mile. Other public schools within ten miles number 5.
The school is in rural territory some distance from an urban area, according to its NCES locale (Rural: Distant).
Federal data show a 15% enrollment rise, from 130 in 2020-21 to 150 in 2024-25. Students per teacher rose from 13.0 in 2020-21 to 14.1 in 2024-25.
Discussions about GILTNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL may include school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Hamilton County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
9,464
Census ACS
Median income
$83,994
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
31%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
8
1,656 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Nearby schools
- GILTNER HIGH SCHOOL0.0 mi · 93
- AURORA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL9.5 mi · 520
- AURORA MIDDLE SCHOOL9.7 mi · 256
- AURORA PRESCHOOL9.7 mi · 72
- AURORA HIGH SCHOOL9.7 mi · 382
- HARVARD MIDDLE SCHOOL10.8 mi · 53
Frequently asked questions
About GILTNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLHow large is GILTNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
GILTNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 150 students in grades PK-06.
Is GILTNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
GILTNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is an elementary school covering grades PK-06.
How many students per teacher at GILTNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
Approximately 14.1:1 students per teacher at GILTNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
What is the student diversity at GILTNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
Student demographics at GILTNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL are roughly 97% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Two or more.
What district is GILTNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in?
GILTNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is part of GILTNER PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
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